A review by thealbapoems
Orbital by Samantha Harvey

inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

Although this book contained some beautiful reflections on humanity, what binds us together, and our propensity to diverge, for me it fell short as a novel. The description passages are interesting at first, but after 14 orbits, it gets a little repetitive (which might’ve been done in purpose if it wasn’t because the narrator states that our cosmonauts never got tired of the same sights). I guess I would have liked a slightly more ‘attached’ narration if that makes sense. Chie was definitely the most appealing character, and her lists were some of the highlights of this novel.